Hi, One of the methods through which you can access java variables in JavaScript in servlets is through hidden variables. After retreiving the string from the database, put it as a value for a hidden field using the foll. code : out.println("<input type=hidden name=fieldname value='"+varname+"'>"); You can access the same in JavaScript for client side validations using document.formname.fieldname.value. I have used the same in many of my servlets. See if this helps your cause. Bye.